Venue

It is the responsibility of participants to ensure that they obtain a visa if required, and the passports, travel documents and visas are valid for travel. For information on entry requirements, please consult your nearest Japanese embassy or consulate, or visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

Flights:
Fukuoka Airport (AP) is connected by direct flights from major cities in Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore.
Upon arrival at the international airports of Tokyo (NRT or HND), Nagoya (NGO), or Osaka (KIX), passengers can easily transfer to domestic flights to Fukuoka.

By train:
Take the Shinkansen (Super Express) or a local train to JR Hakata Station. Take the Subway Airport Line at Hakata Station bound for Meinohama or Nishi-Karatsu and get off at Tenjin Station. Walk through the underground shopping mall for about 5 minutes, and you will arrive at ACROS from Exit 16.

From Fukuoka Airport to ACROS:
Take the shuttle bus from the International Terminal to the Domestic Terminal, then board the Subway Airport Line at Fukuoka AP Station bound for Meinohama or Nishi-Karatsu. Get off at Tenjin Station and walk through the underground shopping mall for about 5 minutes, and you will arrive at ACROS from Exit 16.

Taxis are widely available in Fukuoka, with the meter beginning at 600 or 700 yen. Please ask your driver in advance if you wish to pay by credit card.

The local currency is the Japanese yen. Most stores will not accept any other currency. For shopping and dining, payment by credit card is generally accepted throughout Japan, but some business, especially smaller establishments, require payment in cash. VISA and MasterCard are the most commonly accepted card brands.

Unfortunately, many ATMs are not equipped to accept cards issued outside of Japan. Please consult your hotel concierge or card issuer website for help locating an international ATM. ATMs at most Japan Post locations accept all VISA and MasterCard credit and debit cards.

There is no custom of individual tipping in Japan. Tips are usually included in the bill as a service charge, if need.

In October, the average daytime temperature in Fukuoka is between 19-23℃

The standard electricity supply is 100 volts, provided from A-plug (US style) two prong outlets.

Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled mineral waters are available at most hotels and at any convenience store or supermarket.

Japan Standard Time (JST) is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +9). There is no daylight savings time in Japan.

All participants are advised to ensure they have medical insurance coverage before traveling to Japan.

ISAP2025 doesn’t accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury of any kind which may arise from cancellation of, participation in, or registration for ISAP2025. Participation in all organized events is at the participant’s own risk.

As registration fees do not include insurance coverage of any kind, attendees are strongly urged to ensure they have sufficient coverage for all eventualities, including travel and trip interruption insurance.